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Home » Topic » Business » Business Development

Allowing Employees to Work From Home Positions Contractors for Success Amid COVID-19

by Brian Kappele | Aug 19, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Leadership | Training | Workforce

The work-from-home model—or some hybrid form of it—will likely be one of the major positive changes to emerge from this crisis. However, it will only be successful for companies that truly value their employees and can demonstrate trust in them, while equipping them for success.

How the Construction Industry Weathers the COVID-19 Storm

by Corbett Nichter | Aug 11, 2020
Business | Business Development | OSHA | PPE | Productivity | Safety | Wellness

One general contractor is weathering the COVID-19 storm by implementing project safety and industrial hygiene protocols, anticipating materials delays and communicating with trade partners.

How Program Managers Utilize Preconstruction Services and Pricing Tech to Change the Game

by Mike Lanier, Ryan Austin | Aug 6, 2020
Business | Business Development | Departments

The ensuing domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many projects that are delayed and running significantly over budget, creating market demand for new strategies that address the growing dilemma hampering developers from coast to coast.

Marketing Tips to Strengthen Your Brand

by Brian Gallagher | Jul 30, 2020
Business | Business Development

A focus on marketing and communications can position construction firms to thrive after a crisis.

Why Construction Is Considered a Fundamental Service

by Chris Jackson | Jul 29, 2020
Business | Business Development

All essential businesses need contractors and building material dealers to build and maintain their facilities, as well as provide equipment to keep them in operation. When it comes to building temporary housing to shelter those in need, contractors are the best in the business.

From the Ground Up: Six Must-Haves for Starting a New Construction Company

by Jason Lambert | Jul 27, 2020
Business Development | Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

When starting a construction company, there are six things to have in place. Read about them here.

Think Twice Before Considering Construction Marketing a Non-Essential Expenditure

by Robert Kravitz | Jul 23, 2020
Business | Business Development

When times get tough, marketing invariably finds its way onto the chopping block. Although eliminating these costs may offer some immediate relief, it may prove to be the wrong decision in the long term.

Managing a Construction Team: How to Keep Things Moving in the Right Direction

by Derek Jones | Jul 17, 2020
Business Development | Careers | Project Management | Training | Workforce

Managing a construction team presents challenges that can become complicated, costly and detrimental to deadlines. There are some tried-and-true methods that ensure the team moves fluidly.
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